LSE 2016 Applicants

Dilemma, if the course is A*AA standard offer, but I can get predicted A*A*A* if I want to, should I do it just to make myself look more appealing? (I know they'll offer A*AA if an offer is made, just thinking in terms of getting an offer)

Do you think you can get A*A*A*? Are all of your UMS averages close to 90% or >90%? If you're applying to a course where they request UMS and they're not, I think it's possible they'll just brush off your predictions as over predictions on your school's part.

Some of my teachers this year were nervous to give me A* predictions only because they thought that unis might ask for the A* in your offer as a result, but I feel like that's pretty unlikely.

If I were you, I would go for it!

Cheers yeah, unis I'm applying to don't make you get your predicted grades (I've asked the admissions tutor) and my UMS were 95%, 89% and 88% so I'm close enough to achieve A*'s and if it wasn't for a disastrous c1 exam I would've scored higher overall in maths

Just wondering if I can make myself "look" better since I have no further maths (applying for economics)

Does your school offer FM? If not, I think the website says they'll take it into account when considering your application. But still, I think doing AS FM on the side could help your application (you could beg your school to help you).

If you've entered any Maths challenges and got a certificate that could look good! Or just mention something about how important Maths is to Econ in your PS? Mentoring GCSE or Y12 students from your school in Maths is probably helpful on your PS too if your school organises things like that.

Cheers yeah, unis I'm applying to don't make you get your predicted grades (I've asked the admissions tutor) and my UMS were 95%, 89% and 88% so I'm close enough to achieve A*'s and if it wasn't for a disastrous c1 exam I would've scored higher overall in maths

Just wondering if I can make myself "look" better since I have no further maths (applying for economics)


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Since you are applying for econ you will have declare your scores so admissions will form their own opinion on if it's realistic or not.

I don't think one more a* is going to make or break an application as your predictions are already above the standard offer.


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Does lse want us to put our UNS scores onto ucas, not our grades?

No, you enter your grades on UCAS and once your application is received by LSE, they will then sent out a form to fill in with your UMS marks.

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Do they do that for all courses?

Only for courses which require an A* in maths.

I am a student who just studied in uk for 2 years, so i didnt do the GCSE
I got 4As in my AS and got predicted 3A* and an A for my A2.
I am currently doing physics chemistry maths and futher maths.
Is it possible to get an offer for studying law in LSE?

Definitely! Your grades are very high. How were your UMS? I know LSE asks for them for Economics but I'm not sure for Law.

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I got 94% for Maths 91% for Chemistry and 87% for physics , I messed up with both EMPAs of physics and chemsitry

I got 94% for Maths 91% for Chemistry and 87% for physics , I messed up with both EMPAs of physics and chemsitry

Sounds like you will be more than fine to be honest (assuming you personal statement is good).

Those are great! Have you considered Cambridge as well? Your UMS are very good.